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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.03, 391.87 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.03, 391.87 and 159.68 is: 220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.03 : 391.87 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.03/391.87 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.03x = 391.87 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.03x = 62,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,571.04/284.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.30

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